The Use of Verbs (Skills 33-36)

When he receives the money from the insurance company two days ago, he had already rebuilt the house.

• Incorrect

• correct

The position on the city council will be filled next week when the electorate votes.

• correct

• incorrect

The dentist fills the cavities every time the X-rays show that it was necessary.

• incorrect

• correct

When the bell rang, the students have left the class.

• incorrect

• correct

The space shuttle would be launched next month if the weather is good.

• incorrect

• correct

The special delivery package has arrived by noon yesterday.

• incorrect

• correct

It is probable that the students who were tested yesterday were quite successful.

• correct

• incorrect

After forty-five students had signed up for the class, the class was closed.

• correct

• incorrect

The parking at the arena was inadequate for the tremendous number of drivers who will want to park there.

• incorrect

• correct

They have not returned to Rhode Island since they left in 1970.

• correct

• incorrect